S 8th Street over Big Horn River
FairHot Springs County, Wyoming · S 8th ST - Thermopolis · Structure no. FVA
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 8th Street over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 8th Street over Big Horn River in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 8th Street over Big Horn River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 8th Street over Big Horn River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does S 8th Street over Big Horn River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S 8th Street over Big Horn River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S 8th Street over Big Horn River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.